Canvas Print : Housemaids Skirts
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Housemaids Skirts
Mistress to maid : - Julie, you shouldn t wear such tight skirts, you are showing far too much leg
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Media ID 583613
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10033706
Housemaids Julie Maid Mistress Servants Skirts Tight Wear
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Housemaids Skirts" print from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a stunning Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of a bygone era. With the elegant mistress giving a disapproving glance to her maid, this print beautifully captures the dynamics of power and class in a charmingly nostalgic way. Decorate your walls with this exquisite piece and let the story unfold, as the rich colors and textures of the canvas bring the detail and depth of this classic print to life.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a moment in history where the relationship between mistress and maid is on full display. The scene depicts a conversation between a stern-looking mistress and her housemaid, Julie, who is wearing a tight skirt that reveals too much leg for the mistress's liking.
Set in 1912, this image provides a glimpse into the strict social norms and expectations of the time. The mistress's disapproval of Julie's attire reflects the rigid hierarchy within households during this era, where servants were expected to adhere to strict dress codes set by their employers.
Julie's expression suggests she may be feeling embarrassed or chastised for her choice of clothing. Despite being in a subservient position, her defiance through fashion speaks volumes about her desire for autonomy and self-expression.
The intricate details captured in this photograph - from the delicate fabric of Julie's skirt to the subtle tension between her and the mistress - offer viewers a window into an intimate moment frozen in time. It serves as a reminder of how power dynamics played out not only through words and actions but also through sartorial choices.
Overall, this print is not just visually striking but also thought-provoking, inviting us to reflect on issues of class, gender roles, and individual agency within historical contexts.
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